Sheet Metal Bolt Inserts

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Sheet metal bolt inserts.

Pem brand fasteners utilize self clinching broaching flaring surface mount or weld technology to provide strong reusable and permanent threads and mounting points in thin sheet metal p c. They can have a knurled outer surface for gripping and may be flanged. When properly inserted the knurl prevents torque out during the tightening of the mated part. These metric nuts have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic.

Where one surface is inaccessible. They provide a permanently attached threaded fastener which becomes an integral part of the panel or frame and eliminates the challenges associated with loose hardware. Board materials and other ductile or non ductile thin material. A closed end seals out elements and protects the threads on these inserts from debris.

Threaded inserts are used to repair stripped threads in plugs and other parts or to create a new threads in a hole for fastening applications. A wide range of types and designs are available to suit a variety of host materials and insertion methods. This squeezing process results in the cold flow of the sheet metal which is displaced by the nut s knurl. They can also be used to convert a standard threaded hole to accept metric fasteners and vice versa.

Available in short and long grip versions. Zinc plated steel screw anchors hollow wall anchors for use in thin sectioned materials. Press fit nuts for sheet metal. The head and collapsible legs form a load bearing surface on both sides of the material.

Threaded inserts self clinching captive fasteners captive self clinching fasteners are designed to be installed in sheet metal and pc boards. Threads come in left or right hand versions and can be designated united fine thread unf or united coarse thread unc type. Sheet metal fiberglass plastics composites etc. Our miniature brass inserts and miniature sheet metal fasteners are designed for mobile handset applications.

An open end allows long screws and bolts to pass through the insert. They come in various lengths and wall thicknesses. Insertion into holes in sheet metal is accomplished via application of a steady squeezing force. Read more about self clinching technology.

Closed end flanged barbed inserts for softwood.